1. A DEFINITE PURPOSE BACKED BY BURNING DESIRE FOR ITS FULFILLMENT.
2. A DEFINITE PLAN, EXPRESSED IN CONTINUOUS ACTION.
3. A MIND CLOSED TIGHTLY AGAINST ALL NEGATIVE AND DISCOURAGING
INFLUENCES, including negative suggestions of relatives,
friends and acquaintances.4. A FRIENDLY ALLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE PERSONS WHO WILL ENCOURAGE ONE
TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH BOTH PLAN AND PURPOSE.
These four steps are essential for success in all walks of life. The entire purpose
of the thirteen principles of this philosophy is to enable one to take these four steps as a
matter of habit.
These are the steps by which one may control one's economic destiny.They are the steps that lead to freedom and independence of thought.They are the steps that lead to riches, in small or great quantities.They lead the way to power, fame, and worldly recognition. They are the four
steps which guarantee favorable "breaks." They are the steps that convert